Be the Church

In this episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss the misconceptions on whether Christianity is homophobic, and how we live out the truths in Scripture.

In our 68th episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss the misconceptions on whether Christianity is sexist, based on Scripture.

In our 67th episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss the misconceptions on whether Christianity is racist, based on Scripture.

In our 66th episode, we interview Leah Espy on the choice and balance of being a mother and also working.

In our 65th episode, we interview Tyler Jacobs on why and how to reach the homeless community.

In our 64th episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss the basis of morality and the effects of Christianity and religion on humanity then and now.

In our 63rd episode, we interview Tanusha Attanti on healthy habits we can have in college.

In our 62nd episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss the reality of an afterlife and wrestle with hell seeming harsh.

In our 60th episode, we talk about evangelism and how to share your faith.

In our 60th episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss if God is all powerful and good, why do bad things happen?

In our 59th episode, we walk through the discipline of Sabbath and how to rest well.

In our 58th episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss the trustworthiness of the Bible.

In our 57th episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss how belief and science can work alongside one another.

In our 56th episode, we talk about and walk through the "Seeing Jesus Together" journal. For more information and resources on the journal: https://www.seeingjesustogether.com/

In our 55th episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss the impact of Christianity over the course of history and individually.

In our 54th episode, we interview Richard Parker on what what life is like as a pastor, giving insight to anyone who might consider this calling.

In our 53rd episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We go over different perspectives and evidences for the existence of God.

In our 52nd episode, we interview Scott Bielinski on what what life is like in seminary.

In our 51st episode, we begin our series on answering skeptics. We go over an introduction of how to engage with others on tough topics.

We celebrate our 50th episode by getting to know the hosts better!

In our 49th episode, we have a holiday special, where we discuss how we can be intentional to love God and love other over the holiday season.

In our 48th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 23, we are reminded that our goal in life is to bring God glory in everything we do.

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In our 47th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 22, it reminds us that Jesus’s love for us never ends. We love until we are betrayed, but Jesus continues to love despite betrayal.

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In our 46th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 21, it seeks to remind us that Jesus loved us even in the midst of our weakness and sin. 

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In our 45th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 20, it seeks to remind us that we are to live from our identity as sons of God and not trying to gain that identity.  

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In our 44th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 19, we see that for God to pour out mercy is for him to act in accord with who He is.

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In our 43rd episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 18, we see that the Father's heart yearns for his people with a yearning love that should comfort us in the midst of our failure.

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In our 42nd episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 17, we are reminded that tells us God's thoughts are not our thoughts and this points all the more to God’s compassionate heart.    

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In our 41th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 16, the book helps define the glory of God; reminding us that even from the Old Testament, God has been revealing Himself to be gentle and lowly.

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In our 40th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 15, the book clarifies the reality that Jesus is the flesh and blood reality of what God had already revealed himself as to his people in the Old Testament.

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In our 39th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 14, we are reminded that because God is so full of mercy, we can boldly come to find grace and mercy in our time of need.

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In our 38th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 13, we discuss how the heart of Christ relates to the Spirit.  

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In our 37th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 12, we discuss how Jesus is our friend and companion.  

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In our 36th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 10-11, we discuss the beauty of the heart of Christ, and about the emotional life of Christ which ends up being the incarnate outworking of that beautiful heart. 

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In our 35th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 9, we discuss Christ's present role as our advocate.

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In our 34th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 8, we discuss Christ's present role as our intercessor.  Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6

In our 32nd episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 7, we discuss how our sins move the Lord to pity and love for us.

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In our 32nd episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 6, we discuss how Jesus will never cast us out.  

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In our 31st episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 4 and 5, we discuss how Jesus sympathizes and deals gently with us. 

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In our 30th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 3, we discuss Jesus' happiness being found in our going to Him and receiving His love.

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In our 29th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 2, we discuss Jesus' heart leading to compassion for others.  

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In our 28th episode, we start a new series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. We start with chapter 1, where we discuss the example Jesus sets and His approachability.

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In our 27th episode, we interview Kate Fletcher, an FYCS professor at the University of Florida. We discussed the intersection between faith and the academic world at a university.

In our 26th episode, we interviewed Hospice Chaplain Arty Hart. In the interview, we talk about dealing with death.

In our 25th episode, we hold a Q and A Panel with our pastors and their wives, Kevin and Jackie Anderson, and Daniel and Leah Espy. We discuss and answer many questions on Dating, Marriage, and Sex.  

Resources: 

1. "Meaning of Marriage" by Tim Keller: 

https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0054TVVPK&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_D9YRAJ4PV2BXN04ZDG1P

2. Be The Church E5: Spiritual Disciplines Pt. 3: Prayer: 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tcFjtxK9uOpTdJUC16TtF?si=QU5KVWfDT2eP-Ms-RQ-M2g

3. Be The Church E12: Spiritual Disciplines Pt. 9: Fasting: 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cQskaVpVaHd74Ll70DI0X?si=X1SrLLb4QFmMIRlxlLQJQQ

In our 24th episode, our interview is with David Reed. In the interview, we talk about mental health disorders and how to approach them as the Church.

In our 23rd episode, we have another interview, this time with Dereck Criner, one of the elders of our church, who is active and experienced in politics. In the interview, we talk about the balance of being a Christian and how we approach politics.

In our 22nd episode, we have another interview, with Eddie Mordujovich, a local Jewish lawyer. In the interview we talk about Jewish faith and community, and ways we might reach our Jewish neighbors.  

Resources:  

1. "Our Hands are Stained with Blood: The Tragic Story of the Church and the Jewish People" by Michael L. Brown PhD  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0768451116/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_fabc_VPXBZXWQR6PR689H2R9B

In our 21st episode, we have our FIRST interview with Graham Cochrane, a successful YouTuber, Podcaster, Business Leader, etc. In the interview we talk about business, finance, entrepreneurship and how these topics intersect our faith.

In our 20th episode, we start off the new year and cover a tough topic as requested by some of our listeners. We talk about sin, what it means to overcome it, how to overcome it, and why.